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Tuesday December 11, 2012

If the value of a STEM education seemed at all remote to the 75 freshmen tinkering in labs at Hamilton County's newest high school, a recent six-figure investment from one area employer summed it up in the clearest terms yet - skills in science, technology, engineering and math pay off.

The $100,000 contribution came from AREA203 Digital, a local advertising agency that utilizes new media and technologies to reach audiences online. As part of the company's commitment to "support the continued growth of Chattanooga's digital economy," AREA203 founder and philanthropist Carey V. Brown timed the donation for public announcement at the Hamilton County STEM School's grand opening celebration this past October.

Hamilton County's STEM School uses an integrated curricular education model with a core focus on science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine. Located on the campus of Chattanooga State Community College, the school has partnered with local colleges and regional businesses to provide students with opportunities for an authentic and relevant learning experience.

To learn more about AREA203 Digital, visit www.area203.com

For more information about the Hamilton County STEM School, visit www.stemhighschoolchattanooga.com

Congratulations to newschannel 9's Facebook Friend of the Day! David Jordan, a Polk County High School graduate and is engaged to be married Ramona Thomas.

LIFEWATCH

Chattanooga has become a wonderfully musical city, with excellent performing groups of all kinds. Arguably one of the finest is the Roueche' Chorale, an auditioned group of singers that offers two "gifts" to this community each year, a service at Easter and the Chattanooga Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols at THIS time.--event is december 13th and 14th at 7pm at the christ united methodist church - for more information call 423-892-9363